Wednesday morning from Tammy -
Jack has since seen the trains 3 more times since the last entry from me. One time happened to be at 3:30am this morning. He couldn't get comfy and was just having a hard time. So Rob and Jack and I, and all the equipment that travels along went to see the trains on a midnight stroll. The hospital was quiet and the trains were turned off for the night, but Jack still enjoyed getting out.
Today I think we are going to be scheduled for a swallow study. Jack will drink some funky red drink then the radiology people track that and see where and how his swallower is working. After that I think they will have a better idea about his capabilities to swallow.
pt will come today and hopefully we can be given the green light to let Jack practice walking officially. He is doing great, (unofficially). He likes to stand for a short time and take a couple steps, we are holding on to him at all times to steady him and keep him safe.
Last night I had cried out to God in my heart to give me direction and I got my Bible to seek His Word for an answer. The first page I randomly opened to was Psalm 19. In the first paragraph, I was assured that he had heard my plea. I wont try and quote it here because I don't want to mess up God's words, and misquote, but if you are curious look it up and see the answer God showed me.
Living in His Grace and Mercy.
Tammy
5/4/2005 9:48 AM
Psalm 19:1-4 "The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands. Day after day they pour forth speech; night after night they display knowledge. There is no speech or language where their voice is not heard. Their voice goes out into all the earth, their words to the ends of the world."
Today I think we are going to be scheduled for a swallow study. Jack will drink some funky red drink then the radiology people track that and see where and how his swallower is working. After that I think they will have a better idea about his capabilities to swallow.
pt will come today and hopefully we can be given the green light to let Jack practice walking officially. He is doing great, (unofficially). He likes to stand for a short time and take a couple steps, we are holding on to him at all times to steady him and keep him safe.
Last night I had cried out to God in my heart to give me direction and I got my Bible to seek His Word for an answer. The first page I randomly opened to was Psalm 19. In the first paragraph, I was assured that he had heard my plea. I wont try and quote it here because I don't want to mess up God's words, and misquote, but if you are curious look it up and see the answer God showed me.
Living in His Grace and Mercy.
Tammy
5/4/2005 9:48 AM
Psalm 19:1-4 "The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands. Day after day they pour forth speech; night after night they display knowledge. There is no speech or language where their voice is not heard. Their voice goes out into all the earth, their words to the ends of the world."
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So good to hear more wonderful news from you about Jack's steady recovery.
Sophie was all smiles and so bubbly on the way to school today. She told us all about Jack having "all the wires taken off of him" and his tongue fitting in his mouth, and seeing the trains, etc... Once Ashley looked over at her and asked, "Why do you have that smile on your face?" to which Sophie replied, "Because of Jack!" It was just so sweet.
Shellie
Praise God for the progress of the last few days! I read them all and am so thankful that God is answering our prayers! I am hopeful that the swallow study will go well. It sounds to me like you all have seen BIG CHANGES since Monday. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Much love,
Karene
This afternoon in my Bible study I found a verse I wish to share with you.
Deuteronomy 31:8 - "The Lord himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged." AMEN!
Love you all, DeLynda
This morning I thought of y'all and Jack when I was reading in Genesis. As we lift up prayers for Jack's recovery I am reminded of what God said to Abraham, "Is anything too hard for the Lord?" Thanks to God for the healing he has brought and for what he will continue to do in Jack. Nothing is too hard for our God!
Praying for y'all!
Frances Green
Christ Covenant continues in prayer.
your Beaumont McLeod family...dm
I will keep praying, both requests for steady, continuing healing, and praise and thanks for this progress. Love, Gay
Boy have you had a week of it. Just reading what poor Jack has gone through has been eye opening. Jack enjoyed his train visit, to be out of that room and unplugged I'm sure was enjoyed as much. Lets hope the progress continues and you can go home to Abeline but if not I will just have to visit with you in Dallas. I'm sure there will be a Holiday inn or something close by where you will be with Jack. lots of love to you all Greta.
Reading the thoughts of these wonderful parents makes me think of
some things that Helen Keller said:
Although the world is full of suffering, it is full also of the
overcoming of it.
Keep your face to the sunshine and you cannot see the shadow.
And what God tells us in Jeremiah 29:11--For I know the plans I have
for you and they are for good and not for evil; I have a future and a
hope set before you.
This family already has an overcoming spirit--they will make it;
their faith will not fail.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this time. Hang in there! God will give you all you need to get through this.
With love,
The Campbells in N.M.
Shoni Gililland Power
I wanted to let you know how much I love you and how proud of you I am. You are my little, brave Jack!
I want to wish that you feel better soon and will be playing with DJ, Sophie and your friends. I know they all miss you.
Rob and Tammy,
I can only imagine what you had and are going through. I myself, could not sleep for a week after I learned about Jack. I wanted you to know that you are all in my heart and in my prayers all the time.
God Bless you all.
Love,
Janna Stepanova